Rail News - NTSB updates investigation into February collision between Illinois Central, Amtrak trains. For Railroad Career Professionals

Published
March 19, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Memphis, Tennessee
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Incident type
Crash, Transit

Summary

Bus Crash Memphis Tennessee in Memphis, Tennessee: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) issued a preliminary report on a February 22 collision between an Illinois Central Railroad (IC) train and a stationary Amtrak train in Tennessee. The IC train reversed on a main track and struck the Amtrak train, causing minor injuries to two Amtrak employees and two passengers. The NTSB is investigating the cause, which the IC crew attributed to an air brake issue.

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Rail News - NTSB updates investigation into February collision between Illinois Central, Amtrak trains. For Railroad Career Professionals

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